So, whenever I want to make Tater Tot Casserole, I can never find a recipe that meets my husbands specs. So, I made it up as I went along.
1 package of imitation Tater Tots (32 oz)
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained (with a chopped onion if you like)
1 can sliced mushrooms (drained through the top of the can - leave a little wet)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 quart (or two cans) of green beans (mostly drained)
Mix browned ground beef, mushrooms and soup.
Add about 2/3 of the bag of Tater Tots to the bottom of a 9 x 9 x 4 baking dish (I use a high-sided casserole.) Spoon and spread beef mixture over the top. Sprinkle beans over the top of the beef. Top with tater tots.
Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees, for about 35 - 45 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 or so until you're ready to eat. Because baking dishes vary, test to make sure the center is thoroughly heated through.
